Cee is still recuperating (I hope she is doing well), so I thought I’d reuse one of her earlier Fun Foto Challenge prompts. As I visited the page, I realized that I skipped at least one of her prompts when I was posting short storis for the TDWC. So, I’m reaching back to May 23rd.
This week our topic is Alleys, Driveways, Parking Lots, Dirt Roads. Please feel free to use either new or archived photos for this challenge. Use your imagination and see what you can come up with. Be creative and have fun with this challenge.
That’s the oldest pub in the city – McGillin’s Olde Ale House opened in 1860. I ate there every time in the city and my brother and I ate there one year when I met him in the city when he was there for a teacher conference.Near Pike Street Market is Post Alley. Home to the Market Theater and its Gum Wall.The Market Theater Gum Wall extends before and beyond the entrance and covers both sides of the alley.This guy was in the driveway when I came back from my walkWe keep finding these in the park and parking lot.The puddle at the end of our driveway is freezing overAfter clearing the berm the plow left, I clear the end of the driveway so I can keep the snow blowing into the bushes.Anderson House driveway doorsThe dock has floated off its moorings but has been anchored above the parking lot until the water recedes.I was checking for the paper, and these three guys were coming up the drivewayThis is a glimpse of the old dirt road through the woods.The blue sign mentions that the parking lot is subject to flooding.One of the largest flags in our area flies at our grocery store
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You got a little bit of everything here! McGillin’s Olde Ale House — what a great name. I have the hunch I wouldn’t want to look closely at that Gum Wall, but I think I’d like a closer look at that old dirt road in the woods. The top photo takes me right back into your books; I pictured that back entrance a lot in parts of your stories.
Thanks Maureen. You’re right, that photo represents the back entrance to Patsey’s. McGillin’s Olde Ale House is kind of in an alley. It doesn’t show well in the photo, and I certainly didn’t care. Any time I’m in Philadelphia, I’m going to stop there for a beer and a bit to eat. The gum wall. yeah, famous, but…
It’s a little comforting to see the snow in June, Judy. Each season brings its challenges. I have to cut the grass today. At least it’s supposed to stay relatively cool. I hope you have a good week.
McGillin’s Olde Ale House looks like a great place fora brew and some interesting conversations. Looking at your photos of the gum wall is close enough for me!
Those bunnies definitely have hollow legs. The puddle reflection is great. I’m sure that old dirt road leads to an interesting walk.
Beautiful shot of Old Glory against such a vivid blue sky.
Nice selection Dan. Hope you have a super nice day and that the rest of the week follows suit.
Thanks Ginger. I hope you have a great day/week, as well. Not too hot today, and no snow, but I do have to cut the grass. We leave some high spots for the bunnies to enjoy, and I’m grateful to them for the edging they do. They are out enjoying their breakfast.
McGillin’s Olde Ale House is one of two places I always visited in Philly. The other was Texas Wieners. I hope they’re both still there.
I saw the gum wall quite a few years ago. They said that the city of Seattle power-washes the gum off but that it reappears. I don’t want to think about it.
I’m sure you would like it, Dale. The first time I went, it was to check the box on visiting the oldest bar in the city. I’ve been back every single time I’ve been to Philadelphia. I wouldn’t miss it.
In the older cities, some of these alleys were big enough to be streets at one point. In any case, there are some coo things in there, like McGillin’s Olde Ale House.
I enjoyed this Dan. I love the dirt road, it brings to mind traveling to my grandparents farm that was off US 1 and then suddenly we turned down a dirt Road for a Mile or two crossing a wooden bridge and there it was a top a huge hill. Thank you Dan, loved this.
Personally, I do not like that Gum Wall. I know I know there is a history to it. I read it, but still, as Shania Twain says – That Don’t Impress Me Much. In India, we have red color tobacco spit marks all over the country. It’s disgusting.
It wasn’t my favorite site in the city, Sharukh, but I was only there for a few days, and it was part of the scenery around that part of town. I don’t remember it being there when I lived in Seattle in the late 70s.
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